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Emily Lester Vermont Opportunity Scholarship

Award amount

$3k

Deadline

Wed, Feb 11, 2026

Time to apply

30–60 min

Awards

1 award

Eligibility

  • Be currently under the custody of the Vermont Commissioner of the Department for Children and Families (DCF) OR be between the ages of 18 and 24 and have been under the custody of the Vermont Commissioner of the DCF for at least 6 months when you were between the ages of 16 and 18
  • Seek an undergraduate degree
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Attend an accredited school located within Vermont and approved for federal Title IV funding (Pell grants, federal Direct loans)

Description

This scholarship is funded by the State of Vermont and is designed for students who have experienced foster care and are ready to go to college. It supports enrollment in undergraduate associate’s or bachelor’s degree programs.
Provided by State of Vermont
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